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Menzer Name Meaning

German: variant of Mentzer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mencer, Meinzer, Denzer, Menter, Melzer, Tenzer, Menze, Benner

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Where is the Menzer family from?

You can see how Menzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Menzer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Menzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Menzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menzer. 19% of Menzer men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Menzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menzer were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Propietor
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 766 immigration records available for the last name Menzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Menzer. For the veterans among your Menzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Menzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Menzer in 1953 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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